canada-alberta agreement

Table of Contents
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Purpose ........................................................................................................... 2
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Eligibility .......................................................................................................... 2
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Instructions ..................................................................................................... 2
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Selection Criteria ............................................................................................. 3
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Bursary Amounts ............................................................................................ 3
5.1 Bursary amounts for courses .........................................................................................3
5.2 Bursary amounts for conferences .................................................................................4
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Reimbursements ............................................................................................. 4
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Deadline .......................................................................................................... 4
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Reminder ......................................................................................................... 4
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Application process ......................................................................................... 5
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Checklist .......................................................................................................... 5
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Related forms .................................................................................................. 5
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List of suggested educational institutions ...................................................... 5
British Columbia ...................................................................................................................5
Alberta .................................................................................................................................6
Saskatchewan ......................................................................................................................6
Manitoba..............................................................................................................................6
Ontario .................................................................................................................................6
Québec .................................................................................................................................7
New Brunswick.....................................................................................................................8
Nova Scotia ..........................................................................................................................8
INDIVIDUAL TEACHER BURSARY PROGRAM 2016-2017
Information Guide
1.
Purpose
If you teach in French in Alberta, you are eligible to apply for the Individual Teacher Bursary (ITB) program. The ITB funding
covers post-secondary courses and professional developments offered in French between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 in
Canada.
Provincial conferences and workshops held in Alberta are eligible for limited funding. This program is funded by the federal
department of Canadian Heritage and administered by Alberta Education.
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Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if you:
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are a Canadian citizen or hold Canadian permanent resident status (in accordance with Citizenship Act &
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act) ;
are a current resident of Alberta; and
hold a valid Alberta teaching certificate;
and you are one of the following:
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a teacher (K to Grade 12) teaching in a Francophone or French immersion program or French as a second language
courses;
a French speaking teacher on a secondment to an organization involved in the field of French learning and
teaching;
a teacher hired to teach French or in French in the coming school year;
a French speaking administrator, librarian, counsellor, or other professional staff working with students who are
learning French in a Francophone or French immersion school, or studying French as a second language;
a French program consultant working with Francophone, French as a second language, or French immersion
teachers.
Instructions
Complete the bursary Application Form and attach the description and cost of the course(s) you wish to take or the
conference(s) you wish to attend.
A letter of invitation will be sent to superintendents and school principals to make them aware of the program.
Information relating to the bursary program can also be found on our Website:
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/role/pd/bursariesfr.aspx
Please ensure that your school principal or superintendent has signed the Application Form. Incomplete forms will not
be processed.
You may not apply for the bursary after you have already completed the course or attended the conference; prior
approval must be obtained in order to qualify for reimbursement.
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Selection Criteria
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To be eligible, courses and conference must be offered in French and in Canada.
Courses related to doctorate programs are not eligible.
The master’s thesis is covered for one (1) year only.
Completing an Application form does not mean that you will automatically be awarded financial assistance. Do
not take the awarding of a bursary for granted; be prepared to assume all costs related to a course or a
conference.
Bursaries are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
You will be notified by letter as to the status of your application. Only approved applications will be considered for
reimbursement.
Bursary Amounts
The annual bursary amount per eligible applicant is up to $2,200 to cover travel and tuition. Bursary awards paid
directly to you are taxable.
Substitute costs, accommodation, meals, course materials, internet access, personal and other expenses which are
not directly related to the professional development will not be reimbursed.
5.1 Bursary amounts for courses
The bursary amounts are as follows:
Spring / Summer Courses (duration)
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One-week course:
Two-week course:
Three-week course:
Four-week course:
Five or six-week course:
Credit Courses
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$600
$700
$900
$1,000
$1,400
1.5 credit course:
3-credit course:
5-credit course:
6-credit course:
$500
$900
$900
$1,800
A travel allowance may be allocated in the following cases:
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For courses offered in Alberta if the applicant lives more than 100 km from the course location. The amount
allocated is fixed.
DISTANCE
AMOUNT
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100 - 250 km
$100
251 - 400 km
$150
401 - 600 km
$200
601 - 750 km
$250
750 km +
$300
For courses offered outside of Alberta, amounts will be allocated as follows:
PROV
AMT
BC
$300
SK
$300
MB
$400
ON
$700
QC
$800
NB
$825
NS
$850
PE
$850
NFL
$925
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5.2 Bursary amounts for conferences
The amount of the bursary is $250.
A travel allowance may be allocated in the following cases:
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For conferences held in Alberta, if the applicant lives more than 100 km from the conference location. The amount
allocated is fixed.
DISTANCE
AMOUNT
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251 - 400 km
$150
401 - 600 km
$200
601 - 750 km
$250
750 km +
$300
For conferences held outside of Alberta, amount will be allocated as follows:
PROV
AMT
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100 - 250 km
$100
BC
$300
SK
$300
MB
$400
ON
$700
QC
$800
NB
$825
NS
$850
PE
$850
NF
$925
Reimbursements
Requests for reimbursement must be made prior to December 31, 2017. Any request submitted after this deadline may
be denied.
Complete the Reimbursement form upon completion of the course or the conference and attach the following:
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Proof of course completion or conference participation (e.g.: transcript, confirmation of attendance, certificate
of completion). Please note that receipts are no longer required.
Note:
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Only courses or conferences that received prior authorization will be eligible for reimbursement.
Expenses relating to accommodation, daily travel, meals, personal expenses, membership fees and other expenses
not directly related to the course or the conference are not eligible for reimbursement.
Expenses relating to substitute teachers are not covered.
Deadline
Applications will be accepted from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Bursaries will be awarded on a first-come, first-served
basis. If you intend on taking courses or attending conferences between July 2016 and June 2017, apply now.
Mail, email or fax your application to:
Ms. Vivian Abboud
Senior Manager, Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP)
Alberta Education
9th Floor, 44 Capital Boulevard
10044 - 108 Street NW
Edmonton AB T5J 5E6
Tel.: 780-415-0614
Fax: 780-422-1947
E-mail: [email protected]
Upon receipt of your application, an email will be sent to the address indicated in the Application form. You will also be
notified of the status of your application by letter within eight weeks following the receipt of your completed
application.
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Reminder
Please note the following changes:
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Registration and travel expenses receipts are no longer required as part of the Reimbursement Form;
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The instructional materials allowance ($75) is no longer available.
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Application process
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Eligible applicants complete and submit the ITB application corresponding to the date of the course or professional
development by mail, fax, or email;
Within one week, you will be notified by email that your application has been received;
Within four weeks, you will receive a letter notifying you of the status of your application. If approved, an amount
as per section 5 will be identified in this letter and awarded to you once the Reimbursement Form is received;
Upon completion of course or conference, you need to complete the Reimbursement form;
Upon approval of Reimbursement Form, within eight weeks, you will receive a cheque as per the corresponding
approval letter;
Should the approved course be cancelled, please notify the Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP)
office. If you wish to substitute a different course you must obtain approval for the substituted course in order
to retain your bursary and qualify for reimbursement. The amount of the bursary could be adjusted accordingly.
Checklist
Have you included:
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your Alberta Teaching Certificate number?
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your Social Insurance Number (SIN)?
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a description of the course(s) you wish to take or the conference(s) you wish to attend?
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your 2016-2017 bursary application?
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Related forms
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Application Form 2016-2017.
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Reimbursement Form 2016-2017.
List of suggested educational institutions
A list of possible contacts for course information in various provinces is provided for your convenience. Please contact
them directly for information on programs offered. The contacts provided are not intended to be restrictive. You are
encouraged to explore other possibilities.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
French Centre
Dr. Francis Andrew, Director
French Centre, Academic Performance Division
UBC Continuing Studies
University of British Columbia
Ponderosa C 101 – 2021 West Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Tel.: 604-822-1444
Fax: 604-822-0886
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.frenchcentre.ubc.ca/
University of Victoria
Mr. Didier Bergeret
Program Coordinator (Language Programs)
University of Victoria Continuing Studies
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
Tel.: 250-721-8630 or 250-721-8511
Fax: 250-721-8774
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: continuingstudies.uvic.ca
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ALBERTA
Campus Saint-Jean, University of Alberta
Lethbridge College
Ms. Suping Song, Director
School of Languages
Centre Collégial de l’Alberta
Campus Saint-Jean, University of Alberta
Office 140, 8406 rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury (91 Street N.W.)
Edmonton AB T6C 4G9
Tel.: 780-465-8780
Fax: 780-465-8760
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.csj.ualberta.ca
Mr. Scott Lehbauer, Director
English Language Centre
Lethbridge College
3000 College Drive South
Lethbridge AB T1K 1L6
Tel.: 403-329-7223
Toll-free: 1-800-572-0103, Ext. 7223
Fax: 403-320-1401
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.lethbridgecollege.ca
University of Lethbridge
University of Calgary
Dr. Inge Genee, Chair
Department of Modern Languages, C522 University Hall
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive
Lethbridge AB T1K 3M4
Tel.: 403-329-2560
Fax: 403-380-1855
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.uleth.ca/artsci/modern-languages
Dr. Jean-François Richer, Acting Department Head
Department of French, Italian and Spanish
University of Calgary
Craigie Hall, D-310, 2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary AB T2N 1N4
Tel.: 403-220-5300
Fax: 403-284-3634
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://fis.ucalgary.ca
SASKATCHEWAN
MANITOBA
University of Saskatchewan
Université de Saint-Boniface
Dr. Helena Da Silva, Department Head
Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultural Studies
University of Saskatchewan
9 Campus Drive, Room Arts 522
Saskatoon SK S7N 5A5
Tel.: 306-966-5636 & 306-966-5559
Fax: 306-966-5782
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.arts.usask.ca/languages/
Ms. Aileen Clark, Director
Continuing Education Division
Université de Saint-Boniface
200 Cathedral Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2H 0H7
Tel.: 204-233-0210 or 204-235-4400
Toll free number: 1-888-233-5112
Fax: 204-235-4489
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://langues.ustboniface.ca/
ONTARIO
University of Ottawa
Laurentian University
Mr. Richard Clément, Director and Associate Dean
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI)
University of Ottawa
70 Laurier East, Room 130
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Tel.: 613-562-5743
Fax: 613-562-5126
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.olbi.uottawa.ca/
Dr. Ali Reguigui, Chair
Department of French Studies
Laurentian University
th
6 Floor, R.D. Parker Building, L-628
935, Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury ON P3E 2C6
Tel.: 705-675-1151, Ext. 4313
Fax: 705-675-4891
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.laurentian.ca/
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University of Western Ontario
Mr. André Beaudin, Director
Trois-Pistoles French Immersion School
The University of Western Ontario
Room 3100 L
London ON N6A 3K7
Tel.: 519-661-3637 & 519-661-2111
Fax: 519-850-2313
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.frenchimmersion.uwo.ca
QUÉBEC
Centre Linguistique du Collège de Jonquière
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Ms. Paule Néron, Pedagogical Advisor
Centre Linguistique du Collège de Jonquière
2505, rue Saint-Hubert
Jonquière QC G7X 7W2
Tel.: 418-542-0352
Toll-free: 1-800-622-0352
Fax: 418-542-3536
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.langues-jonquiere.ca/
Mr. Martin Gauthier, Rector
École de langue française et de culture québécoise
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
555 University Boulevard
Chicoutimi QC G7H 2B1
Tel.: 418-545-5036
Toll-free: 1-888-545-5036
Fax: 418-545-5353
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://elf.uqac.ca/
Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne
College Saint-Charles Garnier
Ms. Carole Gaudin, Director, Continuing Studies
Bois-de-Boulogne College
10555 Bois-de-Boulogne Avenue
Montreal QC H4N 1L4
Tel.: 514-332-3000, Ext. 7300
Fax: 514-332-3235
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bdeb.qc.ca/fcse
Ms. Velentina Stagnani, Dirctor of Language Workshops
Language Workshops
Saint-Charles Garnier College
1150, René Lévesque Boulevard West
Quebec QC G1S 1V7
Tel.: 418-681-0107, Ext. 354
Fax: 418-681-9631
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.garnier-ateliers.com
Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup
Université de Montreal
Mr. René Gingras, Director
French School
Rivière-du-Loup College
80 Frontenac Street
Rivière-du-Loup QC G5R 1R1
Tel.: 418-867-2130
Fax: 418-867-2137
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://ecoledelangues.cegep-rdl.qc.ca/
Mr. Christian Blanchette, Dean
Faculty of Continuing Education
Université of Montréal
e
3744, rue Jean-Brillant, 3 étage, local 320
Montréal QC H3C 3J7
Tel.: 514-343-2275
Toll-free: 1-800-363-8876
Fax: 514-343-5984
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fep.umontreal.ca
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Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Cégep de Trois-Rivières
Mr. Daniel Lavoie, Director
International French School
University of Québec at Trois-Rivières
3351 Forges Boulevard, P.O. Box 500
Trois-Rivières QC G9A 5H7
Tel.: 819-376-5124
Toll-free: 1-888-343-8645
Fax: 819-376-5166
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.uqtr.ca/eif
Ms. Geneviève Lemelin, Program Coordinator
École de français
Trois-Rivières Cégep
3500, rue de Courval, C.P. 97
Trois-Rivières QC G9A 5E6
Tel.: 819-376-1721, Ext. 2194 or 819-378-4911
Fax: 819-691-1256
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.frenchimmersionprogram.ca
Université Laval
LaSalle College
Ms. Rachel Sauvé, Director
Foreign Languages School, Université Laval
1030, avenue des Sciences-Humaines
Pavillon Charles-De Koninck, local 2301
Québec QC G1V 0A6
Tel.: 418-656-2321
Fax: 418-656-7018
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.elul.ulaval.ca
Ms. Veronica Cartagenova, Counsellor
Montreal International Language Centre
2000 Sainte-Catherine Street West, suite 1300
Montréal QC H3H 2T2
Tel.: 514-939-4463
Toll-free: 1-800-363-3541
Fax: 514-939-2015
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cilm.qc.ca
NEW BRUNSWICK
Moncton University
Centre international d’apprentissage du français
Mr. Patrick Maltais, Director
Continuing Education
Moncton University
18 Avenue Antoine-Maillet, Room 236, Leopold-Taillon
Building
Moncton NB E1A 3E9
Tel.: 506-858-4121
Fax: 506-858-4480
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.umoncton.ca/edperm/en
Ms. Josée Godin, Senior Educational Advisor
Centre international d’apprentissage du français
Moncton University, Shippagan Campus
218 J.-D.-Gauthier Boulevard
Shippagan NB E8S 1P6
Tel.: 506-336-3400, Ext. 3487
Toll-free: 1-800-363-8336, Ext. 3
Fax: 506-336-3478
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: http://www.umoncton.ca/umcs-ciaffr
NOVA SCOTIA
Sainte-Anne University
Mr. Jean-Douglas Comeau, Dean of French Immersion
Immersion Schools, Sainte-Anne University
1695 Route 1
Pointe-de-l’Église NS B0W 1M0
Tel.: 902-769-2114
Toll-free: 1-888-338-8337
Fax: 902-769-2930
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.usainteanne.ca/english
For additional information pertaining to the courses offered or to obtain the registration form,
please contact the educational institution directly.
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